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Three-hour limit & drop-off ban introduced at Southend Airport retail park

Sunday, 22 March, 2026 News Editor 7

New parking restrictions have been introduced at the Southend Airport retail park, with shoppers already raising concerns about how the changes could affect everyday visits. […]

Fines introduced for Southend residents who leave bins on pavements

Tuesday, 3 March, 2026 News Editor 1

Residents across Southend could now face fines if they leave their wheelie bins permanently on the street. Warning letters have been sent to select households […]

False plates & vehicle switch: two men from Birmingham charged after Southend jeweller smash & grab

Wednesday, 18 February, 2026 News Editor 0

Two men have been charged and are now due in court following what police have described as a “swift and coordinated response” to an attempted […]

Masked gang smash into Southend jewellery shop with sledgehammers and pickaxes

Tuesday, 17 February, 2026 News Editor 0

Three masked men smashed their way into a jewellery shop in Southend city centre on Monday morning, causing “substantial damage” with tools including a sledgehammer. […]

Emotional farewell as hundreds of Fitzwimarc students line street outside school to honour Harry Crysell

Sunday, 15 February, 2026 News Editor 0

Emotional tributes have poured in from friends, family and the wider community after the funeral of 14-year-old Harry Crysell. Harry tragically died on 23 January […]

Prolific shoplifter banned from M&S & BP across the country after Westcliff theft

Sunday, 8 February, 2026 News Editor 0

A prolific shoplifter has been banned from major retailers across England and Wales after stealing a bag packed full of meat from an M&S store […]

Uber pulls out of Southend just months after being granted licence

Friday, 30 January, 2026 News Editor 0

Uber has pulled out of operating in Southend just months after being granted a licence to run private hire services in the city. Southend City […]

FAQs: Everything you need to know about the Better Queensway project in Southend

Tuesday, 27 January, 2026 News Editor 3

Access and traffic changes to Queensway: Housing and estate regeneration: Environment, parking and public spaces: Project timeline and delivery:

“It was a huge bang”: Drink driver arrested after car crashes into Church in Southend

Tuesday, 20 January, 2026 News Editor 0

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after ploughing into the side of All Saints’ Church on Sutton Road in Southend late […]

Southend child abuser jailed as police uncover vast collection of indecent images

Tuesday, 20 January, 2026 News Editor 0

A Southend man who sexually abused a child and amassed more than 125,000 indecent images of children has been jailed following a major investigation by […]

‘Mega Greggs’ planned for Southend High Street with bigger menu & longest opening hours

Saturday, 17 January, 2026 News Editor 0

Greggs is planning to open a new flagship store on Southend High Street, taking over the former post office unit and operating with extended late-night […]

Huge Sutton Road pothole causes thousands of pounds of damage to vehicles

Friday, 16 January, 2026 News Editor 0

At least 25 drivers have reported damage to their vehicles after hitting a “crater-like” pothole on Sutton Road, with the combined cost of repairs estimated […]

‘Scary and disgusting’ Lucy Road toilets finally demolished near Southend seafront

Thursday, 15 January, 2026 News Editor 1

The demolition of the long-derelict Lucy Road public toilets has been welcomed by local residents, following years of crime, anti-social behaviour and repeated reports of […]

Firefighters cut woman free after car and bus crash in Southend

Tuesday, 13 January, 2026 News Editor 0

A woman was freed from her car by firefighters after her car was in a collision with a bus on Victoria Avenue in Southend on […]

Southend’s Queensway footbridge demolished amid safety concerns & regeneration debate

Sunday, 11 January, 2026 News Editor 0

The footbridge over the busy Queensway road in Southend has now been removed, marking a major and symbolic milestone in the long-planned ‘Better Queensway’ redevelopment […]

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